Engineering Technical Officer

• Full time, monthly RDO
• Idyllic South West location
• Salary from $78,000 per annum depending on skills and experience

If you are a skilled project planner with experience in civil infrastructure and a passion for ensuring projects are well organised, efficiently scheduled and effectively resourced to ensure quality outcomes for our community, we want to hear from you!

The Shire of Capel is located in the South West, halfway between Bunbury and Busselton. We are nestled between the beach and the forest and are one of the fastest growing coastal Shires in Australia. At the Shire we value Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork which underpin the way we work with our elected members, the community and each other.

As an Engineering Technical Officer in our team you will apply your project management skills and experience to the planning, budgeting and scheduling of Shire infrastructure projects including roads, paths, drainage and landscaping to ensure quality outcomes for the community. This includes the preparation of design briefs, schedules and estimates for budget consideration, and the development of realistic project plans including detailed scope and schedule, in consultation with key stakeholders. You will also facilitate the application, administration and acquittal of grant funding for engineering projects, and procure and manage consultants and contractors.

As a team player you will use your initiative and excellent communication skills to build and maintain strong working relationships across the organisation and liaise professionally and effectively with customers, contractors and stakeholders to ensure the delivery of quality, timely and cost-effective project outcomes.

The rewards:

As part of our team, you will enjoy:

• Flexibility and support
• Investment in you and your career 
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected
• A strong focus on employee wellbeing and safety 
• Full time, 19-day work month 
• Base annual salary from $78,000 per annum dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• Up to 14% Shire superannuation contribution
• Employee benefits program offering a wide range of discounts

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to join us in servicing our community for the future. 

To be considered for this role you will be able to demonstrate:

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates the Shire’s HEART of: Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork
• Knowledge of engineering project management practices for the development of municipal infrastructure, (Paths, Cycleway, Roads, culverts, landscaping & drainage etc.) 
• Knowledge of engineering design / design review, construction techniques, materials, and equipment, in the development and delivery of municipal infrastructure
• Knowledge and understanding of preliminary project planning processes (project briefs, clearing permits, Acid sulphate soils, funding applications, estimates and annual and long-term budgeting)
• Good computer literacy to use a range of software applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project)
• Current "C" class Western Australian drivers' licence

Experience in the application and administration of grant funding, Engineering and/or Project Management qualifications, and understanding of Traffic Management and Work, Health and Safety requirements will be highly regarded.

Applicants who need assistance with their application or wish to discuss any potential barriers that may prevent them from applying are encouraged to contact Organisational Development on 9727 0222 to discuss. 

Further position related enquiries can be directed to Shawn Lombard, Manager Projects, Facilities & Assets or Organisational Development on 9727 0222.   

Applications close

9.00am on Monday 3 June 2024.

The Shire of Capel reserves the right to commence interviewing prior to the application close date and close this position for applications early should a suitable candidate be found.